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I predict the predictionmarketification of virtually everything.
Sports, finance, culture, politics, virtually every other category will be dominated by prediction markets....
It's honestly one of the greatest opportunities we have within the next few years to reap the reward of this technology going mainstream.
Dropping a long-form article today on the thesis :)
Oscar retweeted
This isn't an age verification bill.
This is device level KYC.
Every operating system would need proof of age which means gov ID + photo for every device connected to the internet.
The lazy default implementation? Gov ID + selfie to Persona. The same KYC Discord and Anthropic just rolled out (yep, we're already moving to KYC for AI).
This makes one giant honeypot for hackers and is a bow-wrapped gift to the corporate surveillance machine (and U.S gov surveillance who harvest data from them).
There's no technical reason to build it this way. We already have zero-knowledge age verification that works at scale, @zkpassport lets you prove you're over 18 without revealing who you are. Data never leaves the device. The tech exists.
But that's not the worst part.
If every device is gated by gov ID, then revoking the ID revokes digital existence.
Revoke passport = digital excommunication.
Actually insane we have legislators considering this.
The full text for HR 8250, the proposed Federal law which would require all Operating Systems to implement Age Verification, has just been made publicly available.
It is short, poorly written, clearly not at all thought out, and almost entirely devoid of specifics.
Some key points:
- The bill does not specify how age verification would work at all. It states that the Federal Trade Commission would have 180 days to specify the exact mechanism and requirements for Age Verification within the Operating Systems.
- The Federal Trade Commission would also specify data storage protection requirements as well as requirements for how the Operating System must provide access to collected user data.
- This bill would apply to ALL Operating Systems. Everything from Windows to Linux to embedded systems. Yes, even to a smart refrigerator. The “Operating System” definition is incredibly broad.
- The law will be considered in effect 1 year from the date it is enacted.
- Violations of the law will be handled under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
- It is given the “Short Title” of “Parents Decide Act”.
congress.gov/bill/119th-cong…
Oscar retweeted
RWAs aren't crypto eating TradFi. They're TradFi using crypto as plumbing. That distinction matters. BlackRock isn't becoming a DeFi protocol. They're just found a faster settlement rail.
Oscar retweeted
I believe it’s a sign of insecurity to seek validation from outsiders; the "Mexican Card" is often handed out for the most surface level participation.
When Mexicans see a foreigner enjoy something slightly Mexican, it validates them.
You never see White people say, "You listen to Bruce Springsteen? You’re officially White”
Oscar retweeted
The irony of RWAs:
crypto people think it’s boring
TradFi people think it’s risky
Meanwhile, it’s probably the only sector that actually survives the next cycle. Nbd
Oscar retweeted
A proof of work consensus and settlement layer for onchain transactions that incentivizes humans to join the priority queue and discourages mev spam or malicious order activity.
The user is this case is not changing the priority fee dynamic, but rather we incentivize a profit fee to other valuable human labour: how we will verify and rank user input is tbd and what that input is also tbd.
Oscar retweeted
8 Polymarket accounts.
$500K+ in profit. 💵
2 major world events.
The capture of Maduro.
The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.
Coincidence? Maybe. But on-chain, actions leave traces
I’m breaking down a cluster of 8 Polymarket accounts whose trades were a little too accurate ...
Oscar retweeted
We swept @MBC_Conference 2025, and now we've swept @EthereumDenver 2026...
> 60 Boiler Blockchain members.
> 1 week long @Gemini Hacker House.
> Hosted the largest (580+) ETHDenver student event.
> $14,000+ in hackathon prizes.
> 2 finalists + celebrity track winners.
> 7 winning teams across 11 prizes (180+ submissions). > 1 hacker house mom @Internmom <3.
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity."
- 0xBB Team Orange
Oscar retweeted
8 more from @BoilerChain on the way to @EthereumDenver!
🔶🔶🔶
Big thank you to @Gemini and @Internmom for making this possible!
Oscar retweeted
What happens when you put 60 elite devs under one roof for a week?
Gemini is partnering with @BoilerChain to run a builder-first Hacker House with the goal of competing for 6 figures in prizes.
See you at @EthereumDenver let's build 🟠
Oscar retweeted
Beyond excited to share that @Gemini is hosting their first ever hacker house at @EthereumDenver
60 builders. 20 teams. 6 days. $100k plus in prizes
Gemini is doubling down on empowering early career Web3 talent to build the future
Let’s get to work @BoilerChain 🚀
Oscar retweeted
4 days later and 100+ more sign ups on the Luma.
A lot more industry is starting to RSVP as well. Your next co-founder, intern or startup WILL BE in that room.
See you in exactly a week @EthereumDenver
220+ on the Luma already. 📈
The signal is clear: If you're at @EthereumDenver, this is *the* event to be at.
Space is limited, so don't fade this. 👇
Oscar retweeted
Proud to announce that @standwithcrypto will be joining us this year for the @EthereumDenver 2026 Student Mixer!
SWC recently launched their college chapter program:
> 37 blockchain clubs across 21 states
> Community events across the country
> Crypto education, advocacy and resources
Lets make history and show the world the power of The Student Revolution!
@cublockchain_ @collegedao_hub @college_xyz @Gemini
Oscar retweeted
60 students. 18 Hackathon teams.
Today. @EthereumDenver 2026.
Oscar retweeted
🚀 OFFICIAL @EthereumDenver 2026 STUDENT MIXER 🚀
Students. Food. Drinks. Conversations.
The future of onchain is in this room. Don’t miss it.
📍 BUIDLHUB Judging Area
🌴 Feb 20th (FRIDAY)
⏰ 5:00pm - 8:00pm
RSVP w/ the Luma link below👇
- The Student Revolution
@BoilerChain @collegedao_hub @college_xyz @Gemini
Oscar retweeted
Presenting the @EthereumDenver 2026 Student Mixer!
📅 DATE: February 20th (FRIDAY)
🕔 TIME: 5pm - 8pm
🗺 LOCATION: BUIDLHUB Judging Space
RSVP with the Luma link below! 👇
- The Student Revolution
@cublockchain_ @collegedao_hub @college_xyz @Gemini
Oscar retweeted
The Avengers have assembled @EthereumDenver
Announcement coming soon...
- The Student Revolution
@cublockchain_ @collegedao_hub @college_xyz @Gemini
Oscar retweeted
.@EthereumDenver hackathon prep list:
> Jan 22nd: 18 hacking teams locked
> Jan 28th: @missionsquadai AI tooling session
> Jan 29th: ideation begins
> Feb 2nd: @claudeai AI tooling session
> TODAY: @gemini office hours
> Feb 8th: @missionsquadai office hours
> Feb 10th: bounty prep + 24hrs until hackathon
Feb 11th: Let the games begin...